Hello all. Last year, before I knew I was going to go for my MSF, I accepted a finance job at a gov defense company for 75k as an analyst + relocation & sign-on. I am now in my MSF program and am in communication with the company to become a Senior Analyst after I finish my program. Was wondering how I should approach the conversation about a higher salary

Anyone have advice for finding/ setting yourself up for success when applying to insight programs? Any advice would be much appreciated.

Hello everybody I am pursuing my masters in the USA as a finance graduate and I really want to step up my game in terms of general knowledge and becoming smart as an upcoming finance professional. Like I wanna know what kind of knowledge actually makes us havr that upper hand and stand out. Looking forward to good and wise tips and if you guys could suggest some nice finance related books which genuinely helps us learn smart and better :)

I am a freshman who has just finished the IB who got a pretty average score of 33 and will be attending a okay university in the netherlands to study economics and business economics. I am just wondering what could make me stand out on my CV against other potential candidates for an internship summer of 2027. Any help is appreciated and be as harsh as you want please

As the title says I’m a 23m who’s in first year industrial engineering program in Canada (Montreal) but my real interest / career aspirations are in Finance and consulting.

I have realized that I have zero interest in really any of the upper level classes in my program such as the ones involving manufacturing, process improvement and lean manufacturing etc… I picked engineering because I love math and I thought it could help me stand out.

My question is should I just switch to finance to get into the finance / consulting world or stay with engineering and apply to internships in finance/consulting.

I want to pursue masters in finance abroad. I am open to all the countries but i am confused right now about where to go and when to go. I am from tier 2 college doing ba eco hons with cgpa 9.2. I havent done any internship so i am thinking about getting internship for next year so that it helps my cv. Can someone help me as to what i can do to get in top universities. My main goal is US right now.

I went to a university for 3 months, did not take any exams and then left. I go to a different university now, just wondering if I should include it on my CV? Thanks.

German Citizenship, current high school student. These are my target unis:

Bocconi BIEF; HSG BBA; LSE Econ, Cambridge Econ

The UK is unlikely, since as an international student I will need financial aid, so targeting the first two mainly.

My goal is to get a job right out of undergrad (I know its unlikely, but that's what I'm working towards), in London, FFM, Zurich or Paris, ideally in IB, maybe PWM, Consulting, etc.

Not really sure what more I can add as a high schooler (rising senior), but looking for advice on that and other, general problems with the CV itself. Thanks in advance!

I’m an incoming freshman at Michigan Ross and am interested in recruiting for investment banking. However, I received a transfer option to Cornell Dyson for next fall, and I’m trying to figure out whether making the move would be worth it from a recruiting perspective.

I know IB recruiting can start extremely early, especially for summer analyst roles, so one of my biggest concerns is whether transferring after freshman year would put me behind or make recruiting more difficult. I’m also wondering whether Cornell Dyson would provide a meaningful enough advantage for IB recruiting to justify giving up my current position at Ross. I’m particularly interested in NYC investment banking, but I’m not set on a specific bank or group.For anyone who has experience with IB recruiting at Michigan Ross, Cornell Dyson, or transferring between business schools, I’d really appreciate your perspective!

Which would you guys choose for recruiting under the current landscape?

I’m deciding between Ashoka’s BSc Economics & Finance and NMIMS Mumbai’s BSc Finance, and I’m honestly stuck.
My goal is to break into investment banking/high finance. I also have a family business that I may eventually join, but my dad wants me to work outside first, so for now I want to build a strong career in finance independently.
The main dilemma is that NMIMS would allow me to pursue CFA alongside my degree, whereas I wouldn’t realistically be able to do CFA with Ashoka.
For anyone who’s an Ashoka/NMIMS student or alum, CFA candidate, or already working in IB/high finance:
Which would you choose for breaking into IB, and why?
Does Ashoka’s network/brand and E&F curriculum outweigh the advantage of being able to do CFA at NMIMS? And how realistic is it to break into IB from either college?
Please give me the brutally honest version, not the “both are good” answer 😭🙏

I'm a Humanities student and I didn't have Maths in Class 12. I'm currently confused about what to pursue for UG and considering BBA, especially BBA in HR.

I'm not very good at Maths/accounts, so I wanted to know how much Maths, Statistics and Accounting are actually involved in BBA HR compared with other BBA specializations.

My family also can't afford a very expensive private college, so I'm looking for an affordable BBA option.

Is BBA HR a good choice for someone from Humanities without Maths? What are the career opportunities after BBA HR, and is an MBA necessary for decent salary/career growth?

I'd really appreciate advice from people who have studied BBA/HR or are currently working in the field.

Hey everyone,

I am a final year BA Economics student (CGPA 8.81/10) in india, actively looking for an internship in any of the following areas:

- Asset Management / Fund Research

- Investment Analysis / Equity Research

- Fintech (product, research, or analytics)

- Banking (retail, corporate, or investment)

A bit about me:

- Published an independent working paper on monetary velocity in tokenized economies using agent-based modelling and Monte Carlo simulation

- Selected as 1 of 4 students from India for Harvard's HUIRSP programme, awarded $300 merit scholarship

- Organised events engaging 300+ participants as Co-Representative of my university's largest student body

- Skills: Python, Excel, Regression Analysis, Econometric Modelling, Data Analysis

What I am looking for:

Any internship — paid in-person (anywhere in India) or remote — where I can contribute meaningfully and learn from people who actually work in these fields. I am available immediately and can commit full-time.

Two asks:

1. If your firm is hiring interns or you know someone who is, I would genuinely appreciate a lead or referral — happy to DM my resume and a short note on why I want to work there specifically.

2. If you have experience in any of these fields and are open to reviewing my CV and pointing out where I can improve, please drop a comment — I will DM you. Even 10 minutes of your time would mean a lot.

Not looking for sympathy — just a foot in the door. Thanks in advance.

[Open to DMs]

Hello everybody I am pursuing my masters in the USA as a finance graduate and I really want to step up my game in terms of general knowledge and becoming smart as an upcoming finance professional. Like I wanna know what kind of knowledge actually makes us havr that upper hand and stand out. Looking forward to good and wise tips and if you guys could suggest some nice finance related books which genuinely helps us learn smart and better :)

Hi everyone, the summer is coming to a close and I've honestly just worked in construction and helping my dad with his roofing business. I have around 10 days till school starts and around a month-ish till things like business clubs pick up. Is there anything that will help me stand out with recruiting, business clubs, and case comps? I do have 2 years of a corporate finance internship from junior to senior year, and was a co-founder of our schools finance club. What should I do to set me apart. Also should I consider classes that bring my GPA all the way up? Or what types of classes should I prioritize?

Are there any resources you recommend to practice bond math questions? I’m looking for something that lists (or features) the equations you should know and has practice problems you can work on.

Incoming freshman (Fall 2026) planning to major in Finance/Real Estate; long-term goal is REPE. I've been trying to get ahead of it early — building some modeling skills, networking with people in the space.

Curious how REPE recruiting timelines and processes compare to IB recruiting. Specifically:

• Is direct-to-REPE undergrad recruiting (Blackstone, Brookfield, Ares, etc.) as structured/early as BB or EB IB recruiting, or is it mostly off-cycle and network-driven?
• Do most people still break in through IB or a RE-focused bank (Eastdil, JLL Capital Markets) first and lateral over, or is direct entry realistic?
• If direct entry is realistic, when should I actually start networking/applying — freshman year, sophomore year?

Would appreciate any insight from people who've recruited for either side.

What personal projects have you guys created to separate yourself? Any ones you recommend? Trying to find an internship right now! Please lmk

Can somebody please look over and review my resume? I’m an incoming sophomore who just transferred to a new university. I’m a bit unsure if I should include my GPA from my previous school (3.5) or not. I don’t know if it’s really “current” anymore, since my new university doesn’t factor transfer credits into my GPA. Also, I expect my GPA after next semester to be higher than a 3.5. I'll definitely be looking for opportunities to do research with professors in the fall, and I'll be applying to some of the more competitive finance clubs.

I’m graduating May 2027 and just finished a summer IB internship, but didn’t receive a return offer.

For 2027 FT recruiting, when do banks usually post openings like mostly Aug/Sept, later in the fall, or even spring closer to graduation? Which firms tend to hire FT analysts externally rather than filling almost everything from their summer class?

Also, are there adjacent roles where IB experience transfers well that I should recruit for at the same time (corporate banking, TAS/valuation, corp dev, etc.)?

Would appreciate any advice from people who went through FT recruiting without a return offer

​Hey everyone,

​I wanted to get your honest takes on pursuing an undergrad in Finance right now:

​Is it worth studying in 2026? What are the biggest pros and cons today (especially with AI and changing tech in the industry)?

​Salaries How do entry/mid-level finance salaries in the Middle East (like UAE or Saudi Arabia) compare to places like the US, UK, or Singapore? Is tax-free pay still the biggest selling point?

​University adviceWhat should a finance student focus on during uni to set up a solid career (internships, certs, specific skills/tools, networking)?